Sash-measuring gauge or the like



F. J. BAKER SASH MEASURING GAUGE OR THE LIKE July 24, 1928. 1,678,620

Filed March 23, 1927 ATTORNEY Patented July 24, 1928.

unirrn STATES PATENT forrica.

FRANK J. BAKER, or" DAYTON, onro.

g SASH-MEASURING G UGE on 'rrrn LIKE.

Application filed March 23, 1927. Serial No. 177,522.

Fig. 1 is a view of a window in vertical section illustrating the manner of applyingv the gauge;

Fig. 2 is a view of the sash stop; I

Fig. 3 is a view in side elevation of the sash marker;

Fig. i is a plan view of the sash marker;

Fig; 5 is a View of the sash supporting member,

In the common practice in the building trades, wooden sash as furnished by the mills are oversize to allow for fitting the sash to the window opening, the over dimension allowed in the height of the sash being in the width of the lower sash rail of the lower sash. To fit the sash for height, both sash are hung in the window opening, the projection of the lower sash over the upper sash being measured atthe meeting rails. The measurement is then transferred to, the lower sash by applying a straight-edge and drawing a pencil mark along the lower edge of the sash to indicate the amount to be cut off for fitting thesash to the window opening. This method of marking the sash is not positive due to transferring themeasure ment from the meeting rail projection to the lower edge of the-sash, it being common experience for inaccuracies to occur which result in misiitting of: the sash. Also con siderable time is required for making the measurement which adds to the cost of fitting the sash.

The sash measuring gauge as herein shown and described, is a simple and effective means for marking and fitting the sash accurately. With the use of the gauge the lower sash can be marked for cutting along its lower edge in a mere fraction of the time required in the common practice, and witl 1- out possibility of inaccuracies'occurring in the measurement.

The parts of the gauge, as best shown in the detail figures of the drawings, consist of a pair of friction grip brackets 1 adapted to be applied to the lower sash rail ofthe upper sash, as illustrated in Fig. 1, the brackets being provided with upwardlyextended stops 2 for the lower sash as the same is raised for effecting the measurement and marking for cutting. To insure full contact of the upper sash with the head of the window and for aligning one sash with the other, the lower sash forced upward with moderate pressure into engagement with the stops of brackets l by wedge shaped members 3 which are pressed under the sash at its opposite lower corners, as illustrated in Fig. 1. I

The sash marker is adapted to be moved freely over the window sill under the raised edge of the sash, as illustrated in Fig." 1. The marker consists ofa handle l adapted to bedisposed flaton the .sill, the handle being turned upward at its outer end and provided with a stud 5 for vsupporting a toothed wheel 6,, the height of the wheel above the under sideof the handle being the same as the heightof the lower surface of stops? above the loweredge of the lower sash rail of the upper sash. YWhen the marker is movedover the sill from one side to the other of the window opening with the wheel 6 inpressure engagement with the outer face of the sash rail, a mark is inscribed along the lower edge of thesash which serves for locating the vline for the sawcut for dressing the sash to size.

As the marker handle is keptin contact,

with thesill as the markis inscribed on the sa'sh, the mark'will follow the surface line of the Slll. Thus if the sill is not straight, the

mark will vary from a straight line accordingly. By dressing the edge of the sash to the mark,- the same willfit the sill as the window is closed.

The marker is also provided with guidev 7 the upper edge of which serves for supporting a pencil inscriber at the same height as the marker wheel 6 for marking the sash on the inside if desired. By cross marking the sash over the side edges between the opposite marks the angle of the saw cut for fitting the sash will be determined. In ordinary practice, however, only the outside marking of the sash will be necessary.

Having described my invention, I claim: 1. A sash measuring gauge for doublehung windows comprising a stop adapted to be applied to one of the sash, means for supporting the lower sash for eifecting pre- 2. A sash measuring gauge for doublehung windows comprising a stop adapted to be applied by frictional engagement to the lower sash rail of the upper sash, means for supporting the lower sash against said stop sill from one side to the other of the window opening for inscribing a mark along the lower edge of the lower sash.

8. A sash measuring gauge for doublehung windows comprising a stop adapted to be applied to the upper sash, a wedging member adapted to be pressed between the lower sash and the sill for supporting the sash against said stop and for efliecting vertical spacing of the sash at the meeting rails, a sash marker supported at a-height equal to said spacing of the sash and operable over the sill from one side to the other of the window opening for inscribing a mark along the lower edge of the sash.

4:. A sash measuring gauge for doublehung windows comprising a stop adapted to be applied to the upper sash, means for supporting the lower sash against said stopand for eliecting vertical spacing of the sash at the meeting rails, a sash marker supported at a height equal to said spacing of the sash and operable under the raised edge of the lower sash responsive to the surface variations of the sill from one side to the other of the window opening, and acting to inscribe a line conforming to the surface contour of the sill along the outside lower edge of the sash.

5, A sash measuring gauge for doublehung'windows comprising a stop adapted to be applied to the upper sash, means for supporting the lower sash against said stop and for effecting vertical spacing between the sash at the meeting rails, a sash marker adapted to be operatedvunder the raised edge of the lower sash over the-sill from one side to the other of the window opening, including means for inscribing marks across the inner and outer faces of the sash at a height above the sill equal to said vertical spacing of the sash.

6. A sash measuring gauge for doublehung windows comprising astop adapted to be applied to the upper sash, means for supporting the lower sash against said stop and for effecting vertical spacing between the sash at the meeting rails, a sash marker comprising a handle at one end and a toothed wheel at theopposite end supported at a height equal to said spacing of the sash, the marker being adapted to be operated under the raised edge of the lower sash with the marker wheel in engagement with the outer face of the sash and acting to inscribe a line along the lower edge thereof, and a guide supported intermediate the ends of the marker for inscribing a line across the inner face of the sash.

In testimony whereof I have atlixed my signature.

FRANK J. BAKER. 

